Hey folks in Irma's path

[malaise]

Last thing you do before the storm - have a nice shower and shampoo. Appreciate the water

That is all.

[RKP5637]

1. Excellent suggestion!!! n/t

[mcar]

2. I'm doing laundry now

Towels tonight, bedding and clothes tomorrow.

I'll he running the DW Saturday night. And yes, having a shower.

[malaise]

4. We're not expecting problems but I washed today

Finished and folded now.
I cleaned everywhere - kept me busy

[lpbk2713]

3. Plug in everything that works on rechargeable batteries.

And speaking for myself, I wouldn't use candles. Especially not with kids around.

[malaise]

6. Before that bath

[Motley13]

15. or animals

nt

[Weekend Warrior]

5. I'm sorry you are in the current path.

That is difficult and stressful. Pinellas County here. We might be looking ok.

[malaise]

7. I'm not but my Miami sister

and her folks are in Miami Dade.

Stay safe you hear

[Hortensis]

53. Hope you'll be fine, maybe take a late shower anyway? :)

Seriously, a 400-mile wide cat 4-5 hurricane heading up either coast or up the middle? Take care.

[Weekend Warrior]

82. +1

Thank you for the kind thoughts.

[Dennis Donovan]

8. I know you follow hurricanes as much as I do...

And this one has me shitting my pants. And I'm in NY!

[malaise]

10. Join the line bro

Scary for real

[Motley13]

17. Can I stay with you?

[Dennis Donovan]

43. What do I look like? Larry David?

Tell you what Motley, you can stay here. But you might prefer a hurricane-ravaged home over mine.

Seriously, stay safe!

[Motley13]

49. Larry David would be fun

[lamp_shade]

9. Already on my list.

[mitch96]

11. I'm gonna take my second about now

Put up the first batch of shutters in the morning and I turned into a big sweat ball.. 10am 90º uggh
Just put up the last and got all "schfitzed" again... Laundry done. Water in the freezer...
All is good accept for Irma..
m
Hollywerid Fla

[Dennis Donovan]

13. Jeez! Stay safe, Mitch!!

[NBachers]

38. I have a brother east of the Circle. He'll be riding it out in Coral Gables. My best to both of you.

[malaise]

42. Stay safe

[Lochloosa]

12. Great advice.

[Motley13]

14. tomorrow I'm going to dye my hair, run the dishwasher, fill the bathtub

ldy is done, cat food stocked, tuna in the cupboard,


Malaise, how are things in Jamaica?

[malaise]

18. Hardly a cloud in the sky

We expect heavy rain particularly on the North Coast this time around.
Remember they say another one will roll of the African coast in nine days. So far we've been lucky. Reality is that it may or may not be this year but we will be hit again. It is where we live - hurricane alley - a huge space

[Motley13]

24. weather is gorgeous now, clear, but f-ing hot

no AC ain't gonna be fun

[malaise]

25. The first thing my Miami sis did was full the cars with gas on Monday and then stock up on fans

[Mariana]

67. Make as much ice as you can, in blocks.

Cubes melt too fast. You'll be glad you did - an ice cold drink is great for the morale when the AC is out. We freeze some in clean soda and juice bottles, then it counts as bottled drinking water, too.

[bdamomma]

103. Hey malaise

Jamaica is safe nice to hear. Well we are holding our breath here in Bermuda, ocean is rocking and rolling, but we are no strangers to hurricanes, we have structures that are pretty sound. We are looking at Jose and saying No way Jose go away!!!

[malaise]

104. I'm woried about you with Jose

Watching carefully- stock up. No Way Jose!! Good call

[Warpy]

16. And savor the feel of dry clothing

Everything feels wet during and after a hurricane even if you're high and dry and there's no damage.

[malaise]

19. And have your favorite drink

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Only one because sober matters in emercencies

[Warpy]

28. That's the one thing my dad complained about in 2004

when he'd been without power for 22 days, he'd run out of his favorite tipple and the grog shop was closed due to the power outage.

He had a half gallon of the stuff stashed after that, found it after he died.

[malaise]

77. Too good

[GulfCoast66]

76. I second that!

But once the emergency is over and the days and days without AC in Central Florida kick in, Bourbon becomes a necessity.

Lord, I do not look forward to that. And since we all live in houses designed for AC you cannot even funnel the breeze thru the homes like my grand parents houses did. And most people do not even know what a sleeping porch is!

Glad you dodged this one. Looks like I am in the crosshairs!

[Motley13]

20. Don't forget the booze, we'll need it

[NightWatcher]

21. we're going to crank the ac down as low as it will go Saturday as well

When we lose power it tends to stay out for days, so we're going to try to pre-chill the house.

Laundry is #1 on my list for tomorrow as well as packing an "oh shit" bag in the event that we have to dash.

Next is definitely a shower and shave after that.

[malaise]

30. Sounds like a good plan

Stay safe

[ornotna]

22. That's my plan

Now that it seems to have shifted to the west. Windows getting covered tomorrow.

[XRubicon]

23. During Wilma and Francis there was no power

no air conditioning. The thing that worked was cold water from the tap.

Water will keep flowing, you may not be able to drink it but cold showers in the heat are the only good thing.

[malaise]

32. We lost water and power after Gilbert

That was a mess - we found a pipe with running water next to the Bob Marley statue near the stadium.
We'd go to the beach - have a swim and eat fresh fish. Then we'd head for the statue with our own shower curtains and hose.
We'd fill up containers as well.

[XRubicon]

36. sounds good

I know what you mean though, not the best situation.

I am hoping they let me back on the island soon after this passes, so I can jump in the ocean if the water is not running... I stocked up so I shouldn't need anything.

[malaise]

40. Take care and be safe

Just spoke with BIL in Miami Dade - their zone is E so they don't have to evacuate. They are as ready as can be.

[mia]

87. We're in Zone E too, a couple of miles from the coast.

Elevation in this area is between 10 and15 feet above sea level. High ground for Miami! Glad for you that your family is ready for the storm.

[Ligyron]

81. Halfway up the mountain in Ochos Rios is a waterfall.

They call it "The Brainwash".

Everybody uses it to shower in but that water is a bit chilly.

[malaise]

89. We tried to go to the roadside falls in St Thomas

but Gilbert destroyed the coastal roads.
The falls and springs helped lots of folks. We used to go to Reich/Reach in Portland a lot back in the day.

[Ligyron]

95. That's beautiful thanks for posting.

Jamaica does have some beautiful Waterfalls and, of course Dunn's River Falls are world-class and often seen in movies. What amazing is seeing those few trees growing right in the middle of the run.

[malaise]

100. The fun was diving or jumping off the top into the water below

which is quite deep

[dewsgirl]

33. During Wilma, Jeanne and Frances the beer cave

at Cumberland Farms/Speedway was somewhere I frequented quite often during the times without a/c it would cool me right down and I don't even drink.

[ornotna]

37. No water here if we lose power

We're on a well. That's what the dedicated 32 gallon roughneck can is for, portable cistern.

[JennyMominFL]

26. Orlando here

The red line goes right over me

[malaise]

34. Stay safe - it's rarely that accurate

[Motley13]

27. Andrew, no power for 5 days in Aug, Wilma, no power for 12 days in Oct + no water for 2 days

I'll take water every time, just not storm surge

[OnDoutside]

29. And make sure you have wet wipes !

[malaise]

39. That's an excellent idea

[OnDoutside]

44. Thanks, and handy for long haul flights too.

[malaise]

46. We buy them from street vendors

so my car always has wipes. Come in handy when we're eating snapper with our fingers

[In_The_Wind]

31. That is an excellent suggestion.

Plus: cook a few meals that will keep without extreme refrigeration for a few days.

[malaise]

35. We always cook and bake

[Skittles]

41. you want I should kick some Irma ass, malaise?

oh wait, that is Mother Nature. SORRY! Be safe.

[malaise]

47. You're the best ass kicker on DU so go ahead

If you can't do it, it can't be done

Don't you miss Pinboy3niner in this situation - he's be posting hilarious puns.

[Skittles]

48. oh yes I do miss my Pinboy

[malaise]

56. His death made me understand original DUers and

Andy.

[Skittles]

65. Kephra, oneighty

[GulfCoast66]

78. Reading his posts

Is what finally made me make the break with my dark side past and admit that I am a Democrat and a social democrat at that, not a moderate republican.

I will thank him for that till the day I die.

I cried when I learned of his death.

I am glad others remember him.

Take care

[Skittles]

85. he was an origional

there was just something about him, just seeing his DU name would lift my spirits

[montana_hazeleyes]

70. I miss pinboy3niner every day.

I hope for safety for everyone in this very scary situation. Love, montana

[malaise]

74. Indeed

[PennyK]

45. Here in Space Coast, we're closely monitoring

We evacuated last year for Matthew, and our house came through just fine. I have been getting everything ready in case we have to go, but I'm hoping we can stay here. Only issue is windows. Hubby is going to review and probably cover some of them tomorrow.
Our house is on the same grid as the hospital, police HQ, and fire dept, so it's usually back on fast. Plenty of food, water, and ice...and a book.
I picked a hell of a time to develop anxiety/depression. At least it seems to have made me more efficient.

[malaise]

50. Lots of folks become anxious or depressed

during these stressful situations. Looks like you're using it to good effect. You take care and stay safe

[Duppers]

51. Excellent!! And get the laundry done now.

We endured Isabel, a cat 2, and were without electricity for 10 long days.

"Hurricane Isabel was the costliest, deadliest, and strongest hurricane in the 2003 Atlantic hurricane season."

[GaryCnf]

52. Great advice

Talked to my friend on St. Thomas.

She says they were lucky it stayed out at sea as far as it did but she can't get home because the road is blocked.

[sarge43]

54. Don't forget to protect important paper work

Wills, licenses, medical, taxes, insurance, etc

Be safe. Good vibes and thoughts.

[malaise]

55. DUers have that covered

[phylny]

59. Do you agree or have experience putting those things in the dishwasher

to keep them dry as the dishwasher is watertight and anchored to cabinets?

[malaise]

61. Not sure - what if it takes off?

It's a good idea if the dishwasher is secure

[phylny]

63. Yeah, my husband said "Put stuff in the fridge"

but those float!

[GulfCoast66]

79. I hunt and fish so have a vacuum bagger.

All important documents are vacuumed and sealed like they were venison or snapper for the freezer!

Zip-locks work but not as well.

[Generic Other]

57. We'll be watching the skies with you

Take care.

[Mariana]

58. But don't wait too long. When my dad did that,

the water stopped running in the middle of his shower. He had to rinse off with swimming pool water and we didn't get to fill the tub. Everybody had the same idea at the same time, I guess. We didn't see running water again until a week or so after the storm, maybe longer, I don't remember exactly. Take your shower early, clean the tub and fill it up. Better to have it and not need it than the opposite.

[malaise]

60. Bwaaaaaaaaaaah

Good point

[Mariana]

62. My mom was pissed, let me tell you.

She'd cleaned and filled the tub already, and he drained the water for his shower. She called him all kinds of names. "And don't even think about jumping in the pool with all that soap on you! You use a bucket!"

[malaise]

64. I can just imagine

Hehehehehehehhe Stay safe

[Mariana]

68. I'm out of the way of this one, but thanks anyway.

Just trying to help people who haven't experienced it before. There's so much stuff you don't think of until it's too late ...

[yuiyoshida]

66. Stay safe

お気をつけください!

[jpak]

69. And do your laundry before it hits.

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Having a solar shower (and water to fill it ) is an essential post-hurricane asset.

[eleny]

71. Aw, you're always looking out for everyone in harms way

This old heathen is praying for the safety of you and yours. I forget your location but am keeping you in mind tonight and in the days ahead.

[phylny]

72. Just saw this idea on Facebook - fill your washer with ice and drinks.

Water will drain away, drinks will stay cold for a while (you could also put some cubes in plastic bags for drinking later:

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[malaise]

75. Why not - cold beer

We put large containers of ice in the freezer and wrap in newspaper in coolers

[Roland99]

73. And I'll toss back a Woodford and Coke after!

[GulfCoast66]

80. I scored a bottle of 12 year old Wellers I was saving for Deer Camp in November

And have been settling for Maker's till then

I am in Clermont Florida, which now seem do be pretty close to the path of the storm. That Wellers may get opened early!

At least Crooked Can brewery will be open tomorrow!

[Roland99]

86. I'm in WG

Bypassing Crooked Can to go see IT at amc Disney.

[GulfCoast66]

88. Stalked your profile when I saw the bourbon reference

And saw the home town. And current home.

I will only hit the can after doing my stint at WDW. Maybe see you there some time. UL or UK?

[Roland99]

90. #L1C4

[Roland99]

91. Tom Terry still has his sleeves down. But track has shifted west again!

Means even higher winds for you and I.

[malaise]

98. Enjoy

and stay safe :grouphug

[Ligyron]

83. I take a shower evey week - whether I need it or not.

[Dustlawyer]

84. Ain't that the truth!

I am about to go for my bottle water shower again! That stuff is COLD! To get through it I remind myself how much worse off I could be. So many friends and co-workers have lost it all. My father-in-law was able to wade into his house again today for the first time since we rescued what we could with my canoe as the water from the Neches river was rising in the house fast. I was so glad he got his I-Pad today and it was ok. I had bagged it up in a freezer bag but set it on a floating couch to help him when a shelf fell over and forgot it. I knew I sealed it good but the house went all the way under for days. Thank you Ziplock!!!

To those in Florida, thousands who I represented in the BP oil spill there, I hope you are at least as fortunate as I am with Harvey! Be patient, be kind, help others and it will not be nearly as bad as it could be otherwise! Other people see you helping and it pushes them to do the same!

[malaise]

93. Yes Dustlawyer

You folks in South East Texas are still facing a mess.
Just look forward to the moment you can have a shower again

[Dustlawyer]

94. Thanks for everything. You stuck with me through all of it!

I feel bad because I know what is coming for Floridians and anyone else hit by this bad hurricane. Since power companies, adjusters, rescue etc are all over here they will have to wait longer for many things.

Rita was a month after Katrina and we call it the "Forgotten Hurricane" because they wouldn't even talk about us after she hit. I think Irma is too big to forget but they will still have to wait for things.

[malaise]

99. Well the folks in the Leewards are again on the hurricane warning list

Our rain just started. We're the lucky island this time.
You really prepared - we can't do more than that.

[Dustlawyer]

101. Stay safe, don't be a hero until after!!!

[Blue_Roses]

105. Yeah, Rita was the forgotten hurricane

because a couple of years after her, we took a vacation to Galveston and couldn't believe the damage that she did. My grandparents lived in Galveston when I was growing up and I used to spend summers there. Roads that we used to drive in on by High Island were gone.

[raven mad]

92. As one who has been there, done that, and said no more.........

Agreed, malaise. OMG, even a rainwater sponge bath! (No power for 2 weeks, no water for 10 days and expected to appear for work does NOT make for a nice employee).

[HAB911]

96. Looks like 75-100mph winds here in Tampa Monday morning

So grudgingly going out to put up my shutters today. We had 70 mph with Charlie and that was sketchy. I've since removed two 60' tall palms but my neighbor still has his within striking distance!

[Heartstrings]

97. Please stay safe....

We, here in the North, may get frightening blizzards, etc. but nothing like what you all are going to experience.
Good vibes sent your way!

[bdamomma]

102. Also losing power

is another thing to deal with. All be safe please.